Neither can the wave that has passed by be recalled, nor the hour which has passed return again.
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Courage conquers all things: it even gives strength to the body.
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At times it is folly to hasten at other times, to delay. The wise do everything in its proper time.
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Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these.
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Not knowing what he sees, he adores the sight; That false face fools and fuels his delight.
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Love is a thing that is full of cares and fears.
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We need to accept the strangeness of things as they are.
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Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.
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There are a thousand forms of evil; there will be a thousand remedies.
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What we have been, or now are, we shall not be tomorrow.
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It’s a kindness that the mind can go where it wishes.
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Habits change into character.
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The sharp thorn often produces delicate roses.
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I am the poet of the poor, because I was poor when I loved; since I could not give gifts, I gave words.
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Venus is kind to creatures as young as we; We know not what we do, and while we’re young We have the right to live and love like gods.
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What is harder than rock, or softer than water? Yet soft water hollows out hard rock. Persevere.
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A prince should be slow to punish, and quick to reward.
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The cause is hidden. The effect is visible to all.
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I flee who chases me and chase who flees me.
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Our native land charms us with inexpressible sweetness, and never, never allows us to forget that we belong to it.
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First appearance deceives many.
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There is a certain pleasure in weeping.
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The burden which is well borne becomes light.
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There is more refreshment and stimulation in a nap, even of the briefest, than in all the alcohol ever distilled.
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By yielding you may obtain victory.
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Everyone’s a millionaire where promises are concerned.
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He loved a lifeless thing and he was utterly and hopelessly wretched.
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